Over the months of design, tooling and then finally into assembly, few events compare with decking of the first hull of a new model. On that day we all get to see what this exciting new model looks like in her complete form. This week the deck hardware was installed, save a few bits which are still to be installed after the deck is down such as the curved windows at the aft end of the house and the main companionway door. This image shows the surface where those windows will be installed and the white fiberglass will be trimmed away. It also shows off her elegant curves and sweeping style lines. We have kept the side decks wide and secure so that the crew, moving around on deck, is completely safe. The large diameter, extra high hand rails are now a Sabre standard that set the mark for other builders. Just compare these side decks and rails to any of the production boat builders and you'll see that they do not come close.
Next week the deck shown below will be down and I can then show you the assembled boat. Her hard top is still not installed on the deck. That will occur once the deck is affixed to the hull. The recess in the side of the house, seen in the top image, is for the side helm deck door: another standard feature that everyone loves and too few builders employ.
Launch date is still on for mid-March and the crew is doing a spectacular job of keeping her on track.